Amino-acid Uptake After Meat Protein Intake

Bispebjerg Hospital12 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the project is to provide evidence for the use of hydrolysed meat protein (HMP) as a protein supplement for elderly who has difficulty meeting the recommended daily protein intake. The study will investigate how the meat protein derived amino acids (from either HMP, steak or minced meat) are absorbed and released into the blood circulation of elderly persons. Hereby, the study will explore the the anabolic potential of HMP compared with common meat products.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Amino Acid Metabolism

Interventions

Meat protein absorptionDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Meat protein absorption when digested together with a full meal.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Untrained Exclusion Criteria: * below 65 years of age * BMI above 30 * Smokers * Vegetarians * Subjects with diabetes or other metabolic diseases * Medical treatment affecting protein synthesis * Gastro-intestinal problems, reduced liver or kidney function, elevated blood pressure, atherosclerosis * More than 5 ours regular physical activity per week (except physical activity related to commuting)

Locations (1)

Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

D5-phenylalanine appearance

D5-phenylalanine appearance in the blood circulation after meal consumption

Time frame: 5 hours

Secondary Outcomes

Insulin concentration

Insulin concentration in the blood circulation after meal consumption

Time frame: 5 hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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